Month: January 2016

What Is Kefir & Why You Should Drink It (Delicious & Very Healthy)

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[1] Kefir as a midday snack or even a better-for-you dessert (photo © Viktorija | Fotolia). [2] Green Valley Organics makes lactose-free dairy products, including kefir, yogurt, sour cream and cream cheese. They’re a godsend to dairy lovers with lactose intolerance (photo by Elvira Kalviste | © THE NIBBLE). [3] If you’re sensitive to cow’s…
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FOOD HOLIDAY: Corn Chips Vs. Tortilla Chips

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January 29th is National Corn Chip Day. Before THE NIBBLE, we thought that corn chips and tortilla chips were synonymous. They aren’t, as you’ll see below. The best-known corn chips in America are Fritos, which were created in 1932 by Charles Elmer Doolin of San Antonio.     FRITOS HISTORY Dolan was the manager of…
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TIP OF THE DAY: More Uses For Granola…& A Better For You Granola Recipe

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Top: The original granola add-on: a yogurt parfait from Fruits From Chile. Second: Granola as a salad topping at Nuts About Granola. Third: Spicy Thai coleslaw with granola from Nuts About Granola (here’s the recipe). Fourth: Granola-coated chicken or fish, from SayWhatYouNeedBlog.com (here’s the recipe). Bottom: Baked apples stuffed with granola from Reynolds Kitchen (here’s…
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TIP OF THE DAY: How To Buy Better Olive Oil

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Some 10 years ago, the Food and Drug Administration allowed a qualified health claim on food labels of olive oil. The claim states that daily consumption of 2 tablespoons, or 23 grams of olive oil, may reduce the risk of coronary heart disease. The decision to allow the claim was made after the FDA found…
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Make Your Own Hummus With Rancho Gordo’s Recipe

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[1] Hummus, lightly garnished at Shaya | New Orleans (photos #1 and #2 © Shaya). [2] Hummus with sophisticated garnishing at Shaya. [3] Hummus on a sandwich from EatWellEnjoyLife.com (photo © Eat Well Joy Of Life. [4] Hummus flatbread with arugula, at The Purple Carrot (photo © The Purple Carrot).   Hummus, a dip and…
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